12 Day Turkey & Greek Islands with 6 Day Cruise

$1429 Land Only

$2249* Air & Land

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Highlights Package Includes Flights NYC-Istanbul, Athens-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 10 nights accommodations 2 nights Orsep Royal, Istanbul 6 nights Aegean Cruise, M/V Cristal, standard inside cabin with 2 lower beds 2 nights Oscar & Oscar Inn, Athens All transfers 21 meals: 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Entrance fees per itinerary Itinerary Day 1, Wednesday - Depart USA Depart USA for Turkey. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey Day 2, Thursday - Arrive in Istanbul Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure Overnight: Istanbul Day 3, Friday - Istanbul Today, enjoy a half day tour into the heart of Istanbul City, including visits to St. Sophia, the great Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, and the world-famous Blue Mosque. The tour also includes a visit to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, featuring a vast collection of artifacts from the Anatolian civilizations. Continue to the Roman Hippodrome, the ancient site of chariot races and competitive athletic events, before a final stop to visit the renowned Grand Bazaar, the world's largest covered market, featuring over 58 streets and more than 4000 shops. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast Day 4, Saturday - Embark Cruise (Istanbul) Full day at leisure to explore Istanbul independently. Embark ship in the evening Overnight: Cruise (Istanbul) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Day 5, Sunday - Istanbul, At Sea Morning and afternoon at leisure in Istanbul. Sail for Mykonos in the evening. Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6, Monday - Mykonos Afternoon and evening at leisure in Mykonos. Aside from Mykonos' landmark windmills and whitewashed homes, the island is most famous for its unique architecture, particularly the Paraportiani (molded) church, first begun in 1475, and Delos, one of Greece's oldest archaeological sites. Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7, Tuesday - Patmos, Kusadasi Enjoy breakfast on board and the morning at leisure in Patmos (Greece) from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Afternoon at leisure in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey) from 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary. Next, Sail to Rhodes Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8, Wednesday - Rhodes Enjoy a full-day at leisure on the island of Rhodes (Greece) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, the largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago. Explore the island's medieval Old Town, preserved in and around the walls of a Venetian castle, built by the 14th century Knights of St. John. Declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site, the citadel of Rhodes, located at the far northern end of the island, is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Cruise in the early evening to Heraklion Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 9, Thursday - Crete, Santorini Arrive this morning in St. Nicholas (Crete, Greece) at 7:00 a.m. Take a half-day tracing the footsteps of the artist El Greco on this once pirate-laden island, independently. At noon, cruise to Santorini, and enjoy an evening on Santorini Island from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., an island known throughout the world for its sandy beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10, Friday - Athens Disembark ship and transfer to your Athens hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast Day 11, Saturday - Athens Your morning tour of Athens includes visits to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Panathenian Stadium, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Athens. Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast Day 12, Sunday - Return to USA Transfer to airport for your flight to USA. Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise Aug 13 1609 2839 Sep 10; 24 (Sold Out) 1749 2569 Oct 8 1749 2569 Oct 22 1429 2249 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, visa fees, port charge of $215, shore excursions, tips (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Click here for Ports of Call information. Cruise itinerary is subject to change. Upgrades for Istanbul & Athens hotels and cabin category choices: Saray Barcelo Hotel / Stanley Hotel / Superior Inside Cabin Nippon Hotel / Divani Palace Acropolis / Standard Outside Cabin Marmara / Royal Olympic / Superior Outside Cabin Superior Outside Plan, Athens Hotel: The following departures will be accommodated at the N J V Athens Plaza Hotel: June 18; Aug 13 Standard Inside Plan, Athens Hotel: The Apr 23 departure will be accommodated at the Hotel City Plaza Departure April 9th: Cruise will stop at the sea port of Lavrion, Greece on Day 6 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am Cabin Categories Cabin Standard Inside - [details] Louis Hellenic Cruises   Istanbul Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more] Orsep Royal Hotel   Istanbul This first class hotel is centrally located in the heart of Sultanahmet/Sirkeci. [more] Oscar & Oscar Inn   Athens This tourist class hotel, consisting of three buildings, is located in the center of Athens near many tourist attractions. [more] Hotel City Plaza   Athens This tourist class hotel is centrally located in the financial district close to many major attractions. [more] Cabin Superior Inside - [details] Louis Hellenic Cruises   Istanbul Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more] Saray Barcelo Hotel   Istanbul This first class hotel is located in the heart of the historic city center, an easy walk to many important attractions. [more] Stanley Hotel   Athens This superior tourist class hotel a short walk to the historical center of Athens including the Plaka, the Acropolis, and the Archaeological Museum. [more] Cabin Standard Outside - [details] Louis Hellenic Cruises   Istanbul Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more] Nippon Hotel   Istanbul This superior first class hotel is located in the city center. [more] Divani Palace Acropolis   Athens This superior first hotel has a unique feature due to the ancient ruins that were found in its foundation. These ruins have been incorporated into the hotel's architectural design. [more] Cabin Superior Outside - [details] Louis Hellenic Cruises   Istanbul Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more] Marmara   Istanbul This deluxe hotel is centrally located on Taksim Square. [more] Royal Olympic   Athens This deluxe hotel is located next to the Plaka and adjacent to the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. [more] N J V Athens Plaza Hotel   Athens This deluxe hotel is centrally located in Constitution Square, in the heart of the business district. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Pre/Post Accommodations Pre-Accommodations: Nights   Post-Accommodations: Nights   Include Flight? Yes No Inner Air Departure City Departure Date   Return Date   Preferred Airline [Any] Accesrail Aces Airlines Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aero California Aerocontinente Aeroflot Russian Airlines Aerolineas Argentinas Aerolineas Internacionales Aeromar Aeromexico Aeropostal Airlines Aerosvit Airlines Afrinat International Airlines Air Alm Air Berlin Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China International Air D'ayiti Air Europa Air France Air India Air Jamaica Air Liberte/Aom Air Malta Air New Zealand Air One Airlines Air Pacific Air Santo Domingo Air Tahiti Nui Air Transat Airtran Airways Alaska Airlines Alitalia Airlines All Nippon Airways Allegro Airlines Aloha Airlines America West Airlines American Airlines American Trans Air Amtrak Asiana Airlines Austrian Airlines Aviacsa Avianca Azteca Airlines Bahamasair Big Sky Airlines British Airways British Midland Airways Bwia Intl Airways Caribbean Star Airlines Caribbean Sun Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways Cayman Airways China Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Continental Airlines Copa Croatia Airlines Crossair Dba Swiss Csa Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Deutsche Ba Dutch Caribbean Airlines Egyptair El Al Israel Airlines Emirates Era Aviation Ethiopian Airlines Eva Airways Finnair Oy Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesian Airways Ghana Airways GOL Linhas Aereas Great Lakes Aviation Great Plains Airlines Gulf Air Hahn Air Hawaiian Airlines Iberia Icelandair Indigo Airlines Isair Japan Air Lines Jet Airways JetBlue Airways Klm Royal Dutch Airlines Korean Air Kuwait Airways Lacsa Airlines Lan Argentina Lan Chile Airlines Lanecuador Lanperu Lapa Lin Aer Privadas Liat (1974) Lloyd Aereo Boliviano Lot Polish Airlines Ltu International Airways Lufthansa Airlines Malaysia Airlines System Malev Hungarian Airlines Martinair Holland Meridiana Mesa Air Lines Mexicana Airlines Middle East Airlines Midwest Express Airlines National Airlines North American Airlines Northwest Airlines Olympic Airways Pakistan Intl Airlines Penair Philippine Airlines Pluna Lineas Polynesian Airlines Qantas Airways Qatar Airways Royal Air Maroc Royal Jordanian Airlines Saudi Arabian Airlines Scandinavian Airlines Singapore Airlines SkyEurope Airlines Sn Brussels Airlines Solair South African Airways Southern Winds Southwest Airlines Spanair Spirit Airlines Sun Country Airlines Surinam Airways Swisswings Ag Taca International Airlines Tam Airlines Tam Mercosur Tap Air Portugal Tarom Romanian Air Transport Thai Airways Turkish Airlines Ukraine International Airlines United Airlines Universal Airlines US Airways Varig Airlines Vasp Brazilian Airlines Via Rail Canada Virgin Atlantic Airways Virgin Blue Virgin Express # of Adults # of Children 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -- 1 2 3 Preferred Class Economy Business What is Airfare Type? Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms/Cabins   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 4 # of Adults --